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We may very soon travel at a speed of 700 km per hour on the ground. Hyperloop Technology is going to see the light as an indigenous Indian project as well.
The Global Hyperloop Competition led by students of IIT Madras, with Arpit Garg as its founder and head aims to advance Hyperloop technology in India.
The concept envisions travel between Delhi and Mumbai in just an hour, a significant reduction from current flight times of around 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Motivated by tech luminary Elon Musk's white paper on hyperloop technology in 2013, IIT Madras students initiated the Avishkar Hyperloop project seven years ago.
Arpit Garg, involved in the project, emphasized the goal of halving travel time compared to flights.
The team has constructed 422 meters of vacuum-compatible tube and track BY securing patents and international recognition.
The Hyperloop operates on electromagnetic principles with pods levitating within the tube to minimize friction and eliminate air drag.
Propelled by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries the technology is environmentally friendly.
Passenger capacity varies with pod length supported by ground pillars.
The project represents a significant leap in transportation innovation with the potential to revolutionize travel by offering rapid, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable alternatives.
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